Boris Johnson warned not to cave to 'big gamble' as delay 'almost impossible' BORIS JOHNSON and the European Union have been urged to find a solution to the current Brexit impasse before the deadline as an extension could now be impossible under the current terms. By LAURA O'CALLAGHAN PUBLISHED: 07:42, Tue, Dec 1, 2020 | UPDATED: 22:57, Tue, Dec 1, 2020 https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1366729/Brexit-latest-news-EU-UK-trade-deal-Michel-Barnier-David-Frost-fishing-quotas We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. David Frost, the UK chief Brexit negotiator and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier will continue to final phases of discussions in London this week, with outstanding issues remaining over fisheries, state aid and the so-called level playing field on competition. With just 30 days to go until the official end of the Brexit transition period, it has raised the prospect of a possible extension beyond December 31. PROMOTED STORY Don't Trust Equity Release? You Should Know The Truth If You're 57+ Don't Trust Equity Release? You Should Know The Truth If You're 57+ (Royal London) But, Georgina Wright from the Institute for Government think-tank, has warned options for an extension look “almost impossible now”. A report by the institute suggests the withdrawal agreement signed in January would not allow an extension and perusing this avenue would be a “big gamble”. The report says “This option is far from straightforward. Unlike, the UK, it is not clear that the EU has legal authority – which is derived from EU treaties – to amend the withdrawal agreement in this way. “Without clarity, it would be a big gamble to rely on this option as route for securing more time.” It comes as German MEP David McAllister, chairman of the UK Coordination Group of the European Parliament, has warned a no deal scenario will have “serious consequences” for the EU and will force the bloc to implement emergency plans. Mr McAllister, who is also a member of Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union party, acknowledged the impact would be felt on trade and result in tariffs being placed on EU exports such as the automotive industry. He said: “A no deal would have serious consequences. “First of all, we would have to try to cushion the worst of the disruptions as part of the emergency measures in December, this applies in particular to flight connections, air traffic safety, road freight traffic and passenger bus traffic. David Frost and Michel Barnier David Frost and Michel Barnier are looking for a breakthrough on fishing (Image: GETTY) “The most serious change that would come with a no deal is that we then trade with one another on the basis of WTO rules. And that means in some cases considerable tariffs on cars, trucks, etc.” Downing Street has reiterated the desire for the UK to reach a deal but warned it would not come at a price. A spokesman for the Prime Minister said: "We want to try and reach a free trade agreement as soon as possible but we've been clear we won't change our negotiating position.” Follow Express.co.uk for live Brexit updates: barnier A source said trade talks 'cannot get any more intense' (Image: GETTY) 10.50pm update: Farage warns of 'worst possible sign' in post-Brexit trade talks Brexit architect Nigel Farage has warned of a "sell out" in trade talks. He tweeted: "Barnier says that the UK will stay within European Human Rights laws and the ECHR. "Despite Tory promises to change this they have sold out again. "This is the worst possible sign for the final Brexit Deal." 10.25pm update: Barnier orders EU 27 to urgent early-morning Brexit briefing TOMORROW as talks on brink Michel Barnier has called for an urgent EU meeting tomorrow morning as Brexit negotiations are on the brink. The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator has been in London this week for crucial talks ahead of the end of the transition period on December 31. But fishing rights and state aid remain sticking points within negotiations. And now, two diplomatic sources revealed Mr Barnier will hold an urgent meeting tomorrow morning to discuss the latest in trade talks. 9.29pm update: 'Negotiations cannot get any more intense' After an EU source suggested post-Brexit trade talks had entered the tunnel stage, people on both sides expressed bemusement. Adam Parsons, Sky News' Europe correspondent tweeted: "Sources from both UK and EU Brexit teams tell me they are bemused by idea that talks have 'entered the tunnel'. "One says 'negotiations cannot become any more intense.'"

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